Yamaha BB414/614 neck width?

[neepheid]

Hi there

While idly pottering around the wibbly wobbly web this lunchtime I found myself researching the Yamaha BB414/614 basses. They look quite nice, and are inexpensive enough to have a speculative punt, plus you'll probably get your money back if you then sell it on.

One question I can't seem to get a definitive answer on is the neck width. I thought I'd ask the experts (that's you). Would someone who owns a 414/614 be so kind as to measure the neck at the nut and the string spacing at the bridge and let me know what they find, along with their general impressions of playing the neck?

No immediate plans to strike, but if I do have a bit of slack in the funds in the next few months I might have a go at one of these, if the neck is right. People seem to say nice things about them.

Cheers

Matt

[noelk27]

40mm nut

18mm string spacing at bridge

[BB2000]

Bruce Millers had some on display the last time I was in (mind you that was several years ago...).

Anyway they're about a Fender B width.

[iconic]

feels like my VMJ neck, fast and easy to play,

I love my 414 passive, the 614 active is good but I like the simplicity of the 414...both are slap monsters, 414 a little more deep, rich in sound...ohh and the orange finish is to die for but only comes on the 414 passive.

Edited April 14, 2010 by iconic

[neepheid]

[quote name='BB2000' post='805206' date='Apr 13 2010, 07:09 PM']Bruce Millers had some on display the last time I was in (mind you that was several years ago...).[/quote]

Well, they're probably still there, knowing them

[AttitudeCastle]

[quote name='neepheid' post='805767' date='Apr 14 2010, 09:50 AM']Well, they're probably still there, knowing them [/quote]

I was playing the exact one a few days ago, i really like the neck, very quick and to me slim! I really like wide necks and fairly deep necks,

Millars are stupidly priced =/ espically the ampeg stuff if you want it through them,

On another sour price note, anyone seen the price of the Ashdown ABM300 in R&B?

[CraigPlaysBass]

Another 414 player here

I really do like the necks, slim and fast without being too thin, if you get me

I've compared an ibanez SRX series and a Warwick Rockbass Corvette to it and the 414 wins every time for me. Great variety of tone, nice neck and a comfortable body.

Anyway that's just my 2p